WYNNE, CHARLES H., manager of the Goodell Ice & Fuel Company of Beardstown, and one of the leading business men of Cass County, has long been a vital force of his community. He was born at Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, April 21, 1874, a son of Silas H. and Sarah Jane (Clifford) Wynne, natives of Pike County, Ohio. These parents have spent their lives in Ohio and been farming people.

Charles H. Wynne attended the common schools of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, and the Ohio State University at Columbus, for two years, and then began his business career as a clerk in a hotel. For thirteen years he was engaged in this line, and then came to Beardstown to become bookkeeper for Beardstown Stave and Lumber Company, remaining with that concern until he was made manager of his present house. His associations with the latter are of such a nature as to reflect credit upon himself and advance the interests of the concern. A Democrat he has always been active in his party both as a directing force and public official, and has served as city treasurer, being in office during 1911, 1912 and 1913, and is now alderman from his ward, having been elected in 1913 for a term of two years. For the past eight years he has been a Democratic County Central Committeeman. For five years he has been an active member of the Knights of Pythias and for eleven years has belonged to the Court of Honor. Although reared in the Methodist church, he is not a member.

On November 28, 1901, Mr. Wynne was married to Mary O'Neil, born in Schuyler county, Ill., July 4, 1880, a daughter of John O'Neil, who came from Ireland to the United States, and after first working as a laborer, became a farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Wynne have one child, Mary Winifred, who was born April 27, 1903. Mr. Wynne is a very sociable gentleman, one whose many excellent qualities win him friends wherever he goes. He owns his residence and is regarded as a man of substance in his community.